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Wednesday, 19 February 2014

UN World Food Programme – Somalia JOB ADVERTISEMENT



 
UN World Food Programme – Somalia
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-004/2014 (Position Number: 14-0014918)
Post Title:
Human Resource Assistant (Roster)
Contract type:
Service Contract
Post Grade:
SC5
Duty Station:
Mogadishu
Duration:
One Year (Initial)
Date of issue:
14th February 2014
Closing Date:
27th February 2014
Organizational background

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

These positions are open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area for roster purposes. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the National Human Resource Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
·         Extract and input data from various sources in the human resource database;
·         Respond to human resources queries from staff in the unit and elsewhere in the Programme;
·         Ensure that salary, overtime, hours of work, leave policy, entitlement, health insurance and detailed Terms of Reference are comprehensively included within the body of all Letters of Employment offers;
·         Review supporting documentation for processing various actions; answer a variety of enquires and provide information from office files, databases, liaising with other offices as appropriate;
·         Verify benefit and other human resources related claims for accuracy and conformance with personnel rules and regulations;
·         Draft routine correspondence and initiate process for the preparation of all staff support documentation (visas, identification cards, UN Laissez Passer, bank accounts, etc);
·         Assist supervisor(s) in monitoring the contractual status of all staff on various appointments within the office’s mandate; monitor within grade service increment schedules and ensure the timely preparation and issuance of contract renewals and personnel action forms;
·         Check and maintain attendance registers, leave reports, DSA forms and other forms and reports;
·         Check and maintain personnel files for all staff at location, ensuring all documentation is complete; maintain and update confidential personnel information and documents, and ensure relevant documents are kept in their respective files;
·         Search for, retrieve, compile, assemble and archive a variety of human resources statistical data from computer files, records, reports or from other sources for external use;
·         Collect and maintain information on commercial, private and inter agency training schedules and institutions;
·         Assist in the preparation of administrative reports; draft routine correspondence; arrange for briefings and debriefings and take notes at meetings;
·         Ensure that UNDP and WFP issued human resource and personnel policy manuals, rules, regulations, guidelines, and circulars, are updated and filed regularly;
·         Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:            Secondary school education. Training in administrative field supplemented by commercial or related courses is desirable.

Experience:         At least four years of progressively responsible support or secretarial work experience including at least two years in the field of human resources or other related field and at least one year at the G4 level or equivalent.

Language:           Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali language is a requirement.

Knowledge:         Experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing human resources administration.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications according to the following procedures:

·         Step 1: Create your online CV.
·         Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
·         NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
·         Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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